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Auction 152, Lot 691

"Nigritie", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
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Miniature map covering the western part of Africa particularly along the Niger River. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.

Condition: B+

Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Unsold

Closed on 2/18/2015

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